A Dragon against the Whole World

Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Unexpected Delight

”Alchemy Magic?”

Samantha snorted disdainfully, a spark flickering from her nostrils.

”Isn’t that just the weak trick of fiddling with bottles and jars? A true red dragon should conquer the world with its claws and flames.”

She said.

Among all the Dragon Race, red dragons are almost the most power-loving species, taking pride in their lineage and identity, preferring to defeat opponents with innate attack methods like dragon claws and Dragon Breath.

Hearing Galos suggest she learn Alchemy Magic.

Samantha’s scoff was a normal reaction.

Because in learning, the most necessary thing is one’s interest, coercion doesn’t work. Galos smiled slightly, persuading her softly, ”Do you know how much Gold Coins the alchemists in the Lothern Federation earn in a year?”

As he spoke, he clawed at the Alchemy Engine.

The metallic clinking sound was like coins colliding.

Samantha’s pupils widened slightly, showing interest, and she asked, ”How much?”

Galos replied earnestly, ”Even the worst alchemists can earn enough to stack into a small mountain of money.”

Upon hearing this, Samantha’s tail swung unconsciously, clearly tempted.

”...Really? You’re not lying to me?”

She said.

Galos nodded solemnly.

”Alchemy Magic can also make you richer. If you study diligently and your knowledge of alchemy is deep enough, you could afford to buy an empire. You could hire thousands of matured Giant Dragons like Iron Dragon Lady to serve you, singing your greatness day and night.”

”Besides wealth, Alchemy Magic can also make you stronger. Remember the Giant Arm Miner that made you flee in disgrace? When you master Alchemy Magic, strengthen and refine your claws and Scale Armor with it, I believe your talent will eventually rip apart the Holy Flame Judge, having countless Evil Dragons cheer for you, and they will awe and cower at your feet.”

These words painted a scene.

Which struck Samantha’s sweet spot.

Just imagining it made Samantha’s heart race, feeling electrified from head to tail.

Her chest heaved, breathing fast, eyes filled with longing.

Yet she was still hesitant, troubled, saying, ”But learning magic sounds so troublesome.”

Red dragons aren’t stupid. As top-tier magical creatures, their talent and intuition in magic surpass most Caster; but red dragons are lazy, not keen on thinking hard.

As a standard pureblood red dragon.

Samantha doesn’t like thinking and learning.

Galos asked slowly, ”Do you think learning is troublesome, or is being hunted down by inferior creatures using Alchemy Tools more troublesome?”

His question hit the nail on the head, silencing Samantha.

Being hunted by weak, inferior creatures like goblins is a great shame to Samantha.

”Only through countless trials can indestructible Scale Armor be forged.”

”Samantha, if you aren’t willing to face trouble, even torture, don’t dream of standing on the world’s pinnacle, because it is destined to be unrealized.”

Galos finished with a challenging tone that red dragons are most affected by.

Sure enough, hearing Galos’ words, Samantha’s hesitation and concerns vanished, replaced by determination and ambition.

”Galos, my dear brother.”

”I’ll show you that I, Samantha, have my own resolve!”

She spoke firmly and resoundingly, ”I’m going to start studying alchemy now!”

After speaking, Samantha leaned against a towering spruce, coiled in the shadows.

She closed her eyes slightly but didn’t sleep, began focusing deeply, excavating the alchemy knowledge within the Dragon’s Legacy, self-taught.

This was a tedious and dull process.

Few dragons in their juvenile phase would delve into the Dragon’s Legacy to learn.

In fact, with the treasure of Dragon’s Legacy, even the weakest White Dragon, willing to forsake arrogance and laziness, focus unwaveringly on learning various magical knowledge, could achieve something.

If Samantha can persist.

Though she still can’t compare to Galos, her growth rate will undoubtedly surpass ordinary red dragons.

Meanwhile.

Galos placed the Alchemy Engine in a rocky recess, ready to start his daily training. As he raised his claw, he noticed some black viscous liquid on his Dragon Claw.

”What’s this?”

At first, he didn’t know what it was.

But at that curious moment, the Dragon’s Legacy was naturally triggered, relevant information appeared in his mind.

Without a doubt, while the Dragon’s Legacy caused arrogance and conceit to be passed down through generations, it is also a major reason dragons remain top-tier beings.

The legacy’s content is vast like a library containing thousands of years of accumulated knowledge.

Whenever needed, it responds timely.

”Black oil leaking from the Alchemy Engine.”

Galos sniffed, detecting an acrid scent, reminiscent of oil but with a rich, spicy sensation.

”Black oil, a type of basic energy accumulated over time from magical creature remains, abundantly stored on Bernardo Planet, hmm, it’s a bit like upgraded petroleum.”

Galos mused.

”It likely contains substantial energy.”

”The legacy mentions it’s not food, but feels quite enticing.”

After some thought.

Galos lifted his claw stained with black oil to his mouth, extended his tongue to take a lick.

Like licking wasabi.

The spicy sensation hit his nose.

As Galos swallowed it, he felt a small flame ignite in his belly, invigorating him, prompting him to tilt his head and release a fire column.

”Strong, very strong!”

Focusing on the black oil on his claw, Galos showed a surprised expression.

The energy in this substance rivals the high-grade magical creature flesh he’s had before.

His adaptive evolution wasn’t spontaneous, the process required an abundance of energy.

Galos recalled his first adaptive evolution.

Without sufficient energy replenishment, while he evolved, it solely depended on his body’s energy, making him look emaciated and skeletal like he’d been drained by a Succubus.

He ravenously ate, recovering gradually.

Originally worried about the future.

Becoming stronger with evolution needing huge energy, solely relying on hunting formidable beasts and magical creatures, would require consuming unknown quantities to suffice, a tedious process.

This unexpected discovery provided him the best energy source.